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More patients than ever understand what physical therapy is.  However, this isn’t exactly the win we need right now. 

Insurance reimbursement is dropping year after year.  PTs are leaving the profession more than ever, despite the “oversaturation” of PT school & new grads (which is totally false, by the way).  

Cancer survivors are falling through the cracks, still told they should just be grateful to be alive.  If we continue with the same approach as we’ve always done, we’re on a sinking ship.

Today’s guest has an innovative solution to this sinking ship.  And it’s working for my oncology patients.

Dr. Aaron LeBauer is a physical therapist, host of The CashPT Lunch Hour Podcast, author of The CashPT Blueprint, & has helped thousands of passionate physical therapists scale their time, income, & impact without relying on insurance.

In this episode, Aaron shares:

• The “sinking ship” reality of physical therapy
• How innovation & creativity are really going to help cancer survivors get better, faster
• Why sales is not inherently evil - it’s all about connecting values to solutions
• How to surround yourself with big thinkers to help more patients in your own community

Aaron has been instrumental in helping me think bigger to help more patients in my own community, so you don’t want to miss this episode!

🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

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📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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We probably all know a little bit about the Prospective Surveillance Model (PSM), but have you ever thought about PSM for pediatrics?

Dr. Nashwa Khalil & Dr. Lynn Tanner, two pediatric oncologic PTs, discuss how cancer rehab helps pediatric patients, how Prospective Surveillance Model works in the pediatric setting, & some of the barriers they encountered when putting the research into practice.

In this CSM preview, Nashwa & Lynn really broke down strategies that helped them get system-wide buy-in of PSM, plus the key relationships that really helped solidify PSM as standard of care in their institution.

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re talking all about SEX on the podcast!

And who better to discuss sex & intimacy after cancer treatment, than Drs. Alexandra Hill & Ijeoma Nwankpa?  

Alex & Ijeoma are both board certified clinical specialists in women’s health physical therapy & have teamed up to present an incredible APTA-CSM session called Sexual Survivorship: Navigating Sex after Cancer Treatment.

Even if you’re not a pelvic floor PT, you need this episode for one simple reason: every single one of your patients has a pelvic floor.  

Are you ignoring these very common & distressing side effects of cancer treatment?

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

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When I first started practicing as an OncoPT, I couldn’t wait to become an expert with all the answers.

Today, I realize that we don’t need all the answers to start helping our patients TODAY.
What we should be doing instead is filling the gaps in our knowledge.  One of the best ways to do this is by preparing to become a specialist.

In this Q&A session, I did with APTA Oncology Student & New Professional Subcommittee, we covered the basics on how specialization actually helps our patients (hint: it’s not because we have more letters after our name), how to specialize, & how to spread the word about cancer rehab in your own community.

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

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APTA-CSM is just around the corner, & it’s easily one of the most exciting PT conferences you’ll ever go to.  

However, it’s really easy to get overwhelmed by all the excitement, & before you know it, the conference is over & you don’t remember a thing.  

Here’s how to make the most of your CSM experience without wasting your time & money:

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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The first few years of being an OncoPT are challenging & full of growth opportunities.  

Translation: hard lessons & lots of mistakes.  

Sometimes, we get so wrapped up in just trying to survive, we miss these really important lessons we’re learning along the way.

After *almost* 5 years of practice, we’re recounting the top 5 lessons every new OncoPT MUST learn.

Have you learned these ones yet?

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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I don’t know about you, but 2022 seems like a bit of a blur, now that it’s finally over.  Last year was a big year for growth & learning, with plenty of lessons I’m taking with me into the new year.

In today’s podcast episode, I’m sharing my 2022 recap, the lessons I’m taking to heart, & how I’m working to be the best OncoPT version of myself I can.  

I believe that by reflecting on the challenges of the past, we can use that knowledge to inform our actions and make the most of the opportunities that the new year has to offer. So, whether you're looking to improve your well-being, your OncoPT career, or your relationships, I know you'll find some inspiration here as you make plans for the year ahead.

🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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Cancer & its treatments cause tremendous side effects that patients deal with both acutely & in the long-run.  

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) is perhaps one of the most brutal treatments a person can undergo.  As Dr. Palazzo puts it, it’s like taking patients to the brink of death & bringing them back - intense, right?

The amazing news is: these patients can really benefit from cancer rehab services.  But actually implementing cancer rehab into the oncology continuum of care for HSCT patients has been really difficult…until now.

Drs. Mia Palazzo, Galen Schram, & Jenna DeSimone lay out exactly how they’ve implemented rehab from diagnosis & beyond for their patients undergoing HSCT.

You definitely don’t want to miss this interview (& their CSM session) if you’re struggling to implement cancer rehab in your setting, no matter the diagnosis!

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🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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Hands-down: this is probably the most USEFUL podcast episode you’ll listen to before 2023.

We’re bringing back THE Dr. Susan Maltser, DO.  She wrote the BIBLE OF BASICS when it comes to being safe with people who have or who have had cancer. 

We cover safety & red flags, plus how to not let fear (I see you, bone mets) stop us from being the best physical therapist possible for our patients.

🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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We’re wrapping up 2022 with some of our favorite episodes from the past year.  

So you want to work in OncoPT...but don't know how (or where) to start?  This episode is just for you!

Welcome to this week's Ask Me Anything, with Dr. Karen Rivera Yepiz.  She had a lot of AMAZING questions about finding a job, additional certifications, & so much more. 

I know every new grad has these questions, which is why I'm so glad Karen agreed to ask her questions LIVE (so you know you're getting my gut answers!). I know this episode will help you along your journey in the oncology field.

🎓 FREE TRAINING: From Confused to Confident — a 4-step framework (SCAN) for decoding any question on your oncology specialist exam. Free at https://TheOncoPT.com/scan

🎄 Christmas in July: Get the Complete Oncology Specialist Package (Bootcamp + Case Report Writing Workshop + MOSC course) at our lowest price of the year — through July 31st. Join now and get the MOSC course free at launch: https://TheOncoPT.com/SPECIALIST

📝 The Practice Exam Bundle is here year-round — no deadline on this one. 150 original case-based questions across 3 timed exams, with full rationales. $249 for all three.

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